UK Court Dismisses Donald Trump’s Data Protection Case Over ‘Steele Dossier’ Allegations

The dossier, published by BuzzFeed in 2017, investigated Russian attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election.

London: In a significant legal development, a London high court judge has rejected Donald Trump’s data protection claim related to allegations in the infamous “Steele dossier.” The dossier, compiled by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, contained sensational claims suggesting Trump’s involvement in “perverted” sex crimes and payments to Russian authorities.

Judge Steyn, presiding over the case, concurred that Trump’s claim for damages was time-barred, citing the six-year “limitations” period. The court’s ruling emphasized that Trump lacked reasonable grounds for compensation or damages, with no real prospect of success in obtaining such remedies.

Furthermore, the court deemed Trump’s alternative remedy request for a compliance order as unnecessary, given the dossier’s widespread availability on the internet and the defendant’s commitment to deleting its copies.

This legal outcome marks a setback for the former US president, currently a leading figure in the Republican field for the upcoming election. Trump had expressed willingness to testify in the case, alleging that Orbis Business Intelligence breached data protection laws concerning the 2016 ‘Steele dossier.’

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The dossier, published by BuzzFeed in 2017, investigated Russian attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election. Among its controversial claims was the allegation that Trump engaged in salacious activities during visits to Russia, which he vehemently denies.

The court’s decision not only dismisses Trump’s data protection claim but also underscores the importance of adhering to legal statutes and limitations in pursuing legal recourse, ultimately upholding the integrity of the legal process.